GDT: Pittsburgh Penguins Salary Cap/Free Agency Frenzy GDT

[domaug]

my one positive take on today is that the Pens might have been saved from themselves by being so close to the cap even after two cap-saving trades.

 

[HandshakeLine]

my one positive take on today is that the Pens might have been saved from themselves by being so close to the cap even after two cap-saving trades.

I mean, I'd probably wait to save this kind of post until, y'know, after 12 o'clock noon.

 

[molon labe]

Yeah i think you are off base here. Whether you thought he played a complete game or not is definitely a solid argument. But a guy who can snap a puck in and produce 80 points is a game changer in today's NHL.

We can't sit here and act like he isn't a game changer. Come on, now.

He CAN snap a puck - no argument. However, he hasn't snapped the puck in 2 full seasons - that's the argument.

He left his best tool at home consistently for the past two seasons. Most if not all of his goals were in low-dishes from Geno or whomever. Phil coming down the side (or even out-skating someone) to snap a wrister hasn't been seen since the 2016/2017 season. The rest of his game is not extraordinary at all. Perhaps his passing game is in the upper-echelon, but the rest of his hockey is rather average. Had he used that wrist shot more often (or ever) - I'd have been arguing to find a way to keep him.

 

[JRS91]

I'm hoping there aren't any major moves, if any at all.

Rutherford hasn't had much luck in free agency. If I had to rank each one, I'd say. Cullen and Comeau were the best. Ehrhoff, Downie, Fehr were decent. Ehrhoff was a good signing, it just didn't work out. I thought Downie was decent despite his penalties and Fehr was solid in 2016. Hunwick and Johnson were rather poor signings.

Not completely terrible, but I think his mindset of getting younger and faster should be the status quo moving forward. They have 10 forwards signed and hopefully Blueger will be back, so that's 11. They're basically fine defensively, they just need to sign Pettersson. I know people want Jack Johnson gone but seeing what it costs teams to move a bad contract, I'm not sure if I'd be willing to give up something just to get rid of someone. I'd honestly rather buy out the contract and take the hit on the cap moving forward than trade a good prospect or pick.

 

[Dangles78]

The UFA D class sucks. What would anyone even want to add from that group? Ben Chiarot is probably the only name that's still available I'd consider. JR will need to fix that D through trade, if anything.

 

[molon labe]

Or, alternately, not comfortable with players like ZAR or Simon.

Those two players are top-6 Forwards though...wasn't JR talking about adding a bottom-6 player?

 

[HandshakeLine]

Those two players are top-6 Forwards though...wasn't JR talking about adding a bottom-6 player?

My ribs hurt from working on my harai goshi all weekend, so I hate that you made me laugh.

 

[Empoleon8771]

The UFA D class sucks. What would anyone even want to add from that group? Ben Chiarot is probably the only name that's still available I'd consider. JR will need to fix that D through trade, if anything.

There are no free agent defensemen that would be better to sign than just scratching Johnson and playing Riikola.

 

[Peat]

my one positive take on today is that the Pens might have been saved from themselves by being so close to the cap even after two cap-saving trades.

Bookmarking this post for when we need someone to blame.

 

[HandshakeLine]

The UFA D class sucks. What would anyone even want to add from that group? Ben Chiarot is probably the only name that's still available I'd consider. JR will need to fix that D through trade, if anything.

Which, paradoxically means that we could have a decent opportunity here, because people are going to jump at some dumbass contracts as they panic, and the value for someone like Schultz will go up.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I am hereby starting a motion before free agency opens stating that signing Alex Chiasson would be stupid.

All agreed, say "aye".

 

[HandshakeLine]

Aye, motion seconded.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Which, paradoxically means that we could have a decent opportunity here, because people are going to jump at some dumbass contracts as they panic, and the value for someone like Schultz will go up.

The problem is that our blueline needs Schultz more than anyone else does, and once he goes we'd have to pay a premium for a replacement.

 

[Tom Hanks]

I think he meant a trade then bring in Stralman since he’s a UFA

 

[HandshakeLine]

The problem is that our blueline needs Schultz more than anyone else does, and once he goes we'd have to pay a premium for a replacement.

Now, sure. But come trade deadline, if things shake out well, then we'd have more options. Either way, I wouldn't expect us to sign any defenders today unless something crazy happens.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I am hereby starting a motion before free agency opens stating that signing Alex Chiasson would be stupid.

All agree, say "aye".

 

[domaug]

Bookmarking this post for when we need someone to blame.

ok, even though i have no connection to the team let alone play a role in making their decisions

 

[HandshakeLine]

I think he meant a trade then bring in Stralman since he’s a UFA

Who knows, Kingerski is pretty incoherent at the best of times.

 

[gdsmack267]

Chiasson or Tanev would be painful. Please no

 

[Peat]

ok, even though i have no connection to the team let alone play a role in making their decisions

You have invited the hockey gods to curse us. It will not be forgotten.

 

[molon labe]

I think he meant a trade then bring in Stralman since he’s a UFA

I asked about Stralman in the previous thread -but it got buried. Would love to see him here. Letang/Schultz/Stralman would be a really solid right side.

 

[PensandCaps]

Chiasson or Tanev would be painful. Please no

not Tanev..Hes actually good. And more importantly hes fast.

 

[PensandCaps]

Cole was saying how we have no good skating Dmen outside Letang...that is true.

Which is why i think Riikola should've been used waay more last season and should be on the third pair to start the season.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Ugh, I totally forgot we signed Trotman last week.

 

[Shady Machine]

Aye